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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,898.77, 346,241.35 and 136,177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,898.77, 346,241.35 and 136,177.58 is: 187,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,898.77 : 346,241.35 = 136,177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,898.77/346,241.35 = 136,177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,898.77x = 346,241.35 × 136,177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,898.77x = 47,150,307,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,307,067.28/250,898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,925.62

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